Considering a Goblin - in North Carolina

[baustin]

Well, the auction is over and I've got an invoice to pay! Now the idea gets to start turning into a reality. Unfortunately b/c of the auction being in SC I have to deal with the extra broker fees/shipping cost (NC sales wouldn't require a broker) but I think my cost limit is reasonable. Next I'll have to see what the actual condition of the car is when it gets delivered...

 

[Ross]

The orange 06 SS looks like a great donor. Congrats!

 

[baustin]

I've gotten far enough into looking at the Cobalt SS/SC I purchased to feel comfortable that it's a good donor (not that it won't have things to fix but the engine stuff seems minor). So yesterday I submitted my order for the goblin kit. I guess I should think about starting a build log soon: track/extended 2006 SS/SC donor.

I should also look into how I want to try to sell stuff from the donor that I won't be using.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Selling parts from the donor can be a trying proposition if you don't want stuff sitting around for a while. I stripped out my donor and starting selling things at the beginning of April. I have sold about $500 worth of parts - interior, body panels, cooling/AC system, airbags, etc. - and am down to trunk lid, wiper system, and engine/transmission (I bought a new crate engine/trans). Everything was listed on Craig's list and sold locally, I'm in Phoenix so there is a big market for used parts. Good luck and just remember that eventually someone will want o purchase - price things cheap and they will go quickly.